Bargroup ApS

What Bargroup ApS does

Bargroup ApS is a privately held hospitality conglomerate headquartered in Odense, Denmark, operating a diversified portfolio of 12+ restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, cafes, and event venues under the legal holding entity Bargroup Administration ApS (CVR 40288570). Founded in 2011 per firmographic records, the group runs wholly-owned operating subsidiaries including Viggos (three-story tavern), Ryan's of Odense (Irish pub), G.A.S.A. (event spaces operated via SAGA FIVE A/S), Klosterkroen (restaurant with banquet facilities), Blomsten & Bien (cocktail nightclub), Den Brølende And (disco), Sir Club (specialty beer bodega), Cafe Skt. Gertrud (French brasserie), Restaurant Madeleine, Storms Pakhus (street food), and Den Smagløse Café.

The group's business model is multi-channel: consumer revenue is generated through walk-in food and beverage sales across the physical venues, while B2B revenue comes from corporate event services, venue rental, bartender hiring, and the mobile bar solution Bar-Mobil.dk for off-site functions. The company targets two primary segments — local individual consumers seeking dining and nightlife experiences, and Odense-area corporate clients needing venues and catering for Christmas parties, company events, and networking gatherings. Centralized procurement runs through Bargroup Food and Bargroup Drinks product lines, and back-office functions (finance, marketing) are consolidated at the Havnegade 34b headquarters, yielding operational synergies across the otherwise independent venue brands.

Distribution is entirely domestic within the Funen region of Denmark. Marketing relies on the corporate website (bargroup.dk), Facebook, and LinkedIn. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, though gift cards are offered across venues. The company reports approximately 30 administrative employees (with venue-level operational staff managed within each subsidiary), no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity. There are no AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or partnerships referenced in available sources.

Name

Bargroup ApS

Legal name

Bargroup Administration ApS

Website

https://bargroup.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bargroup ApS is a privately held hospitality conglomerate in Odense, Denmark, operating 12+ restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs, cafes, and event venues, plus a mobile bar service, serving local consumers and corporate event clients in the Funen region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

Keywords

• Restaurant operations
• Event venue services
• Mobile bar catering
• Corporate event hospitality
• Nightlife venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Odense

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage sales: Revenue from operating multiple restaurants, bars, pubs, nightclubs, and cafes across Odense, Denmark. Venues include G.A.S.A., Storms Pakhus, Viggos, Ryan's of Odense, Klosterkroen, Blomsten & Bien, Den Brølende And, Sir Club, Den Smagløse Café, Cafe Skt. Gertrud, and Restaurant Madeleine.
2. Event and venue rental services: Booking services for events, private parties, corporate gatherings, and company celebrations. Also mobile bar services through Bar-Mobil.dk for off-site events.
3. Corporate catering and events: Annual assistance to companies with Christmas parties, corporate events, and networking arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bargroup ApS operates a portfolio of 12+ restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs, cafes, and street food venues in Odense, Denmark, under wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company also provides event and venue rental services, mobile bar solutions (Bar-Mobil.dk), bartender booking, and corporate event planning including Christmas parties and company functions.

Product overview

Bargroup ApS is a hospitality and restaurant group based in Odense, Denmark, operating a portfolio of distinct venues and event services. The company manages approximately 12 venues including restaurants (Klosterkroen, Restaurant Madeleine, Cafe Skt. Gertrud), bars and pubs (Viggos, Ryan's of Odense, Sir Club, Den Smagløse Café), nightclubs (Blomsten & Bien, Den Brølende And), and street food (Storms Pakhus). Supporting the venue operations, Bargroup offers event services including mobile bar solutions (Bar-Mobil.dk), corporate event planning, bartender booking, and venue rental. The Food and Drinks product lines manage the food and beverage offerings across all venues. The company is structured as a parent entity (Bargroup Administration ApS) overseeing its subsidiary establishments, with centralized administration at Havnegade 34B, Odense C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G.A.S.A. Event and party venue spaces operated by Bargroup in Odense, suitable for corporate events and private celebrations.
• Storms Pakhus Street food venue offering diverse food options in Odense.
• Viggos Three-floor iconic tavern where guests can enjoy DATO drinks.
• Ryan's of Odense Irish pub featuring sports, live music, party rooms, and gaming entertainment.
• Klosterkroen Restaurant featuring party rooms for events and gatherings.
• Blomsten & Bien Nightclub specializing in cocktails.
• Den Brølende And Disco venue with space for dancing on tables and benches.
• Sir Club Bodega featuring a wide selection of special beers.
• Den Smagløse Café Café and bar establishment in Odense.
• Cafe Skt. Gertrud French brasserie located in Odense.
• Restaurant Madeleine Restaurant located at Vestergade 5 in Odense.
• Bar-Mobil.dk Professional mobile bar solution with elegant bar setup and experienced bartenders for off-site events.
• Bargroup Events Corporate event services including Christmas parties, company events, and networking arrangements.
• Bartender Booking Bartender hiring service for events.
• Venue Booking Venue rental service for various types of events including corporate and private functions.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• JOE & THE JUICE: JOE & THE JUICE is a Danish-founded global juice bar and coffee chain with multiple venue concepts. While its core product is non-alcoholic, its multi-unit Danish hospitality operator DNA and bar/cafe format make it comparable to Bargroup's Den Smagløse Café and similar F&B-led concepts.
• Gerstner Group: Gerstner is an Austrian hospitality group operating a diversified portfolio of restaurants, bars, and event venues under one umbrella, with centralized administration. Like Bargroup, it combines food, beverage, and event services across multiple distinct venue brands in a single metropolitan market.
• O'Learys (Svenska O'Learys Holding): O'Learys is a Scandinavian sports bar and entertainment restaurant chain founded in Sweden, featuring sports viewing, live music, and games. Ryan's of Odense mirrors this concept directly, and the multi-unit operator structure makes O'Learys a relevant direct comparable for Bargroup's entertainment-anchored venues.
• Rekom Group: Rekom Group is the largest nightclub and bar operator in the Nordics, headquartered in Denmark. It runs a multi-venue portfolio of bars, pubs, and nightclubs across Scandinavia, making it the closest direct peer to Bargroup's diversified nightlife and bar portfolio in Odense.

Broad incumbents

• SSP Group: SSP Group is a UK-listed operator of bars, restaurants, and cafes in travel and hospitality locations worldwide. While its locations skew toward airports and stations, its branded F&B portfolio model and corporate event services overlap with Bargroup's event and venue rental offerings.
• Mitchells & Butlers: Mitchells & Butlers is a UK-listed operator of pubs, bars, and restaurants across multiple brands (All Bar One, Harvester, etc.). Its model of operating diverse restaurant/bar concepts under a single corporate umbrella is structurally similar to Bargroup's multi-venue ApS portfolio strategy.
• HD Hotels & Restaurants: H-Hotels is a German hospitality group operating hotels with integrated restaurants, bars, and event venues. While larger and hotel-anchored, its multi-venue F&B and events portfolio parallels Bargroup's consolidated dining and banqueting operations across multiple brand concepts.

Regional players

• Brasserie Bartholdi: Brasserie Bartholdi is a Danish French-brasserie style restaurant operator with locations in Copenhagen and Aarhus. While not a multi-concept group, its French brasserie format mirrors Cafe Skt. Gertrud directly, and its Danish positioning makes it a comparable operator for Bargroup's higher-end restaurant concepts.
• Brödernas (Bröderna Nathanaelsson): Brödernas is a Swedish casual restaurant chain operating multiple venues across Sweden and other Nordic countries. Its multi-concept casual dining model and Nordic focus make it a relevant regional peer for Bargroup's restaurant concepts such as Restaurant Madeleine and Cafe Skt. Gertrud.

Others

• Eurest (Compass Group Denmark): Eurest Denmark, part of Compass Group, operates contract catering and corporate event services. Its corporate events, banqueting, and mobile F&B services overlap directly with Bargroup's Bar-Mobil.dk mobile bar, Bargroup Events, and venue rental offerings in Odense.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bargroup.dk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bargroup-aps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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